Harold G. Ayer A Professional Law Corporation

Attorney Harold G. Ayer specializes in estate planning and elder law.

Firm Overview

During his 35 years of experience, he has handled hundreds of cases involving probate, trusts and related litigation. He is also experienced in trust administration, charitable remainder trusts and conservatorships.Mr. Ayer has been designated a certified specialist by the State Bar of California in the areas of Estate Planning, Trut and Probate Law. He has been a guest on more than 25 radio talk shows, where he answered questions about estate planning. Mr. Ayer is an adjunct professor of business law at his alma mater, Point Loma Nazarene University. His outside interests include private flying, scuba diving and professional photography.

Think about it...

After spending a lifetime developing your estate, a few hours with Harold will ensure that you are the one to decide its ultimate destination.

One out of every four California senior citizens will spend some time in a convalescent home at a cost of $7,000 or more per month. Planning for this eventuality will make this unsettling transition as painless as possible and prevent it from financially destroying you and your family. Harold can lead you through the complexities of the Medi-Cal program and show you proven strategies guaranteed to preserve your assets.

Harold will set aside time at your convenience to meet with you in a completely private situation for a confidential consultation, whether it is to discuss your immediately pressing concerns or to obtain sound financial advice for whatever financial plan you may have remotely in mind to take effect in the future.

Securing your legacy:
You work hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for their long-term well-being and financial security can bring you comfort. Harold thoroughly analyzes your estate and strategizes the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones.

Appointment of guardianship:
If you have minor children, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care. This is especially crucial if you are a single parent or if both parents die in a common incident. If you do not name a guardian, the court appoints a guardian for your children and can make decisions adverse to your ultimate parenting goals. You can also make arrangements for your pets' care in your will, including naming a guardian to take responsibility for your pets.

Business and personal philosophy:
I have always maintained it is better to provide quality individualized service to my established clientele rather than strive only for quantity in customer base. It would go against my personal ethics to not spend the hours of research, thoughtful consideration and physical effort it takes to customize and design the best, most beneficial legal package for every person who depends upon me to serve in their best interest. There is no such thing as boilerplate in my practice. This means I take seriously my role as fiduciary in representing a client and/or their family. In my opinion, the association between attorney and client is meant to be a life-long relationship. I make sure I keep abreast of laws, regulations and public policy as they adjust to the present and impact the future. I believe I can say with confidence I have earned my reputation among peers, clients, friends and family as fair and honest and a person they can depend upon and trust.